ATEX Certification (Directive 94/9/EC)

Manufacturers looking to access and sell products for use in Explosive Atmospheres in Europe must demonstrate compliance to the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.

Intertek’s many years of experience providing testing and certification for equipment used in Hazardous Locations and Explosive Atmospheres includes ATEX Directive expertise.

If you manufacture products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, you must provide assurance that your equipment will not cause an explosion during routine operation. Demonstrating compliance with the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC will provide that assurance. It is mandatory for these products to bear both the Distinctive Community Mark (the Ex Mark in hexagon) and CE marking before being sold in the EU.

Typical ATEX Directive Product Marking

Accreditations

Intertek is an ATEX Notified Body for product testing, assessment, inspection and certification for all category 1 and 2 equipment (electrical and non-electrical), including High Voltage Electrical machines. In addition, our scope covers testing, assessment, inspection and certification of Safety Systems, Components and Protective Devices. Intertek is also accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Explosion Safety – Europe and other Regions

ATEX is a required testing and certification-type approval to verify the safety of your products destined for the European Union and other International regions. While ATEX Certificates are mandatory in the EU, ATEX is also a frequent contract specification for countries outside of Europe. With vast knowledge of CEN, CENELEC, ANSI/UL, IEC, CSA Mil Specs and FM standards, and status as an IECEx Testing Laboratory and Certification Body, Intertek can eliminate your need for multiple national certifications.

Request more information to see how Intertek can help your organization with ATEX Certification (Directive 94/9/EC).